Check that plates fit the basket with the door closed.
Check clear width and height with your own cookware. A basket can fit the cabinet yet still catch a plate on the tier above or prevent the door from closing.
MADE TO FIT YOUR EVERYDAY
Custom kitchen
cabinets
from China.
A kitchen that feels at home.
A plan that travels clearly.
Explore the look. Resolve the details. Bring your room, appliances and installation into one considered cabinet plan.
Plan your kitchenExplore the possibilities
01 / FIND YOUR DIRECTION
Choose a cabinet style
that suits your kitchen.
A reference image starts the conversation. Your room, storage needs and approved samples turn that idea into a specification.
Use wood tones for a warmer kitchen.
Wood tones, quiet fronts and a lighter countertop for a relaxed, welcoming room.
Keep a small kitchen visually light.
Restrained profiles and a consistent palette make the cabinetry feel calm.
Balance dark cabinets with lighter surfaces.
Pair deep cabinet colours and dark stone with lighter walls or flooring. Review the combination in your room’s natural and planned lighting.
Reference photography for design discussion. Final colours, materials and details are agreed for your project.
02 / MAKE THE ROOM WORK
Plan cabinet doors
and appliances to open freely.
Look beyond the closed cabinet view. Walking routes, door movement and appliance access belong in the first layout review.
LAYOUT STUDY / 01
Leave space to use an island and open the dishwasher.
An island adds preparation, seating or storage only when the surrounding space still works. Review the kitchen with stools in use and appliance doors open.
- Show the dishwasher open beside the island.
- Keep seating and the main working route distinct.
- Coordinate any island services with your local trades.
LAYOUT STUDY / 02
Choose corner storage that clears adjacent drawers.
An L-shaped run can leave a difficult corner. Compare an accessible pull-out with a simpler cupboard or a deliberately closed corner, then plan the adjoining drawers.
- Check adjacent handles and drawer fronts for collisions.
- Match corner fittings to the clear internal opening.
- Keep everyday items in the easiest cupboards to reach.
LAYOUT STUDY / 03
Keep a galley kitchen usable with doors open.
Parallel runs can put preparation and storage within easy reach. Check the space between the finished fronts, including handles, with drawers and appliances in use.
- Avoid opposing doors blocking the same passage.
- Include refrigerator door movement in the plan.
- Check the route into and through the kitchen.
Size cabinet openings from appliance installation drawings.
Share the manufacturer's installation drawing, including ventilation, door swing and service access. Overall product dimensions alone do not describe the space it needs. Have your local installer check the coordinated plan.
03 / DESIGN FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Fit kitchen storage
around your cookware.
Bring a short inventory to the design conversation: your largest pan, everyday plates, tall bottles and countertop appliances.
Choose drawers and pull-outs for the items you use daily.
Choose drawers, shelves and pull-outs by what they need to hold. Confirm the fitting model, usable internal space and stated load guidance before ordering.
Fit bins and plumbing into the same sink cupboard.
Coordinate the sink bowl, waste, plumbing and any selected bins or equipment. Keep connections accessible instead of allocating the same space twice.
ONE CABINET / EVERYDAY ACCESS
Cabinet width is only the starting point.
The fitting and its contents must work together.
04 / PUT THE SPECIFICATION IN WRITING
Specify the cabinet core,
finish and hardware separately.
Record what each part is made from, then approve how the finished pieces look together.
Name the core, thickness, interior finish and edge treatment. Ask for the relevant product information for your project destination.
Record the door construction, finish code, sheen, grain direction and exposed side panels. Match fillers and trims to the approved design.
List hinges, drawer runners, handles and pull-outs by model and quantity. “Premium hardware” is too broad to define the order.
Review a physical sample beside your flooring and countertop in your own lighting. Keep its reference with the approved drawings.
05 / COMPARE THE COMPLETE COST
Compare kitchen quotes
with the same scope.
A headline cabinet price is a starting point. Compare the same drawings and quantities, including the work that will happen at your property.
SCOPEPUT IN THE QUOTATIONRESOLVE BEFORE ORDERING
01
Include panels and fillers in the cabinet price.
Base, wall and tall units; doors, end panels, fillers and trims.
Dimensions, construction and finish for each unit.
02
Count the drawers and fittings included.
Drawer systems, hinges, handles, bins and specialist pull-outs.
Selected models, quantities and any optional upgrades.
03
Define the countertop and cut-out costs.
Countertop, sink/hob openings, edge profile and splashback, if supplied.
Who templates, supplies, supports, seals and installs each item.
04
Separate shipping from local installation costs.
Packing, freight, delivery endpoint and the local installation scope.
Unloading, assembly, fixing, service connections and final adjustment.
Choose a supplied countertop or a local fabricator.
Supplied with the cabinetryConfirm the material, final dimensions, cut-outs, protection and installation responsibilities in the order.
Sourced locallyA local fabricator can template after cabinet installation. Agree the sink and hob requirements before finalising the cabinet drawings.
06 / RELEASE A CLEAR PLAN
Approve final drawings
before cabinet production.
Keep one approved revision of the plan, elevations and specification. Changes need a visible record before parts are made.
01
Verify kitchen measurements against finished walls.
Have site dimensions checked against the finished walls and floor. Show windows, obstructions, service positions and agreed fitting allowances.
02
Check appliance openings, handles and door directions.
Attach the exact appliance installation drawings. Check openings, door direction, fillers, handles and the agreed countertop interface.
03
Sign off the finish sample and hardware schedule.
Record the finish sample, door layout and hardware schedule alongside the drawing revision. Confirm how later changes will be handled.
04
Compare flat-pack and assembled cabinet labour.
Compare flat-pack and pre-assembled options with your local installer. Include assembly labour and the route into the property in that decision.
07 / KEEP YOUR PREP SPACE CLEAR
Stop small appliances
taking over your countertop.
A kettle, coffee machine and toaster can fill the worktop before you start cooking. Plan where each one is used and stored, so preparing a meal does not begin with moving everything out of the way.
Group breakfast appliances away from the main prep area.
Mark the countertop space you use for chopping and serving. Put the daily coffee and breakfast setup in a separate part of the layout, with nearby storage for mugs and supplies, so these routines do not compete for the same surface.
Leave room to refill and clean the coffee machine.
Measure the appliance with its lid, water tank and trays in use—not just its closed footprint. Check the manufacturer’s operating clearances before placing it beneath wall cabinets or inside an appliance cupboard; storage space is not automatically suitable for operation.
Give occasional appliances a cupboard they actually fit.
List the mixer, blender and other items you only use occasionally. Compare their dimensions with the cabinet’s clear opening and shelf space, including handles and accessories. Choose accessible storage for heavier items and keep the equipment you use daily close to its working spot.
BEFORE WE START
Before ordering kitchen
cabinets from China.
What do I need to start a custom kitchen enquiry?
Yes. Start the discussion with a room plan, approximate dimensions, room photos and your destination. Mark any measurements or appliance choices that are still provisional.
When should I choose appliances for custom cabinets?
You can explore the layout first. Before cabinet openings are approved, confirm the actual models and share their installation drawings for coordinated review.
What determines the cost of kitchen cabinets from China?
The price depends on the cabinet layout, construction, finish, fittings and delivery scope. An itemised quotation makes those choices and exclusions clear; a reference photo alone cannot define the total.
How do I prepare a local installer for imported cabinets?
Discuss the supplied package with your local installer before ordering. Confirm what arrives assembled, what needs work on site and which trades are responsible for connections and final checks.
YOUR KITCHEN / THE NEXT STEP
Start your kitchen enquiry
with a plan and destination.
Send a plan, a few room photos and your destination. Add appliance models if you have them, and tell us what needs to work better in your everyday kitchen.
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